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Kennedy Road fire: Hundreds of Durban homes destroyed in South AfricaAt least one person is known to have died as a fire sweeps through a poor neighbourhood of Durban. BBC News – Africa

Redditch The Five Minutes Spare GuideRedditch: The Five Minutes Spare Guide New Town from 1964 and old town from the 1300s, Redditch has a lot to offer the modern […]

Disposable vapes: Councils call for total ban by 2024The vapes are a hazard for bin lorries, difficult to recycle and too appealing to children, they say. BBC News – Business

Terms of Syrian offer on aid deliveries unacceptable, says UNSyria had said it would continue to allow aid through a border crossing relied on by 4.1 million people. BBC News – Middle East

US-Mexico border: Will a 'floating wall' barrier in the Rio Grande deter migrants?Some fear the controversial new barrier may make the crossing more dangerous for migrants. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Europe heatwave: Red alerts issued in 16 Italian citiesHealth warnings for Rome and elsewhere come as extreme weather scorches southern and central Europe. BBC News – Europe

Lucy Spraggan: Former X Factor star reveals sexual assault during filmingThe musician said she felt let down by the show after she was attacked by a hotel porter in 2012. BBC News – UK

Gilgo Beach murders: Architect charged in Long Island serial killer casePolice say the married suspect in the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach murders is “a demon that walks among us”. BBC News – US & Canada

Ons Jabeur: I want to make history for AfricaOns Jabeur faces Marketa Vondrousova in Saturday’s women’s singles final at Wimbledon, with both players aiming for a slice of history. BBC News – Africa

And Now, Some Egg-citing News Eggs, Glorious Eggs! Eggs are one the most versatile foods in the world and remain relatively inexpensive for most of us. They are […]